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#123: How I finally stopped dieting and transformed my relationship with food

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of dieting—starting every Monday, feeling like you’ve failed by Friday, and promising yourself you’ll "do better" next week—you’re not alone. I spent years in this cycle, believing that once I hit a certain weight, I’d finally feel confident, happy, and worthy. But that moment never came. In this episode, I’m sharing how I finally stopped dieting for good and built a way of eating that supports my long-term health and happiness. This is not about why diets don’t work (we’ve covered that before!)—it’s about what actually helped me break free, shift my mindset, and embrace food in a way that fuels both my body and my life. If you’re ready to stop the dieting cycle and find a more sustainable, empowering way to approach food, this episode is for you! The key talking points in this episode are: The endless dieting cycle – how I spent years stuck in a loop of restriction, guilt, and frustration. Why my self-worth is no longer tied to my weight. The role of food beyond weight loss. Breaking the emotional connection to food to shift away from how I used food for comfort, stress relief, and reward. The truth about weight and health. What I do now instead of dieting – how I nourish my body in a way that feels good and supports my future self. How you can start breaking free from dieting today. Supporting podcast on dieting mentioned in the episode: Podcast episode #46 - Why you should never go on a diet again About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Please take a moment to subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#122: Embracing the messiness of midlife with all your nakedness

Have you ever felt like midlife is a time for slowing down or fading into the background? What if, instead, it was your chance to redefine fun, confidence, and self-expression? Join me as I chat with Staci Berkovitz, author ofNaked at 50, to challenge outdated ideas of ageing and inspire you to fully embrace this powerful phase of life. We dig into the transformative journey of midlife, and why it certainly does not mean you are past it or on the slippery slope to old age! Staci emphasises the importance of self-awareness, mindset shifts, and embracing the messiness of life in all your nakedness - yes you read that right! We talk about the significance of prioritising sleep, the privilege of ageing, and the holistic approach to health that goes beyond diet culture. We’re encouraging every woman to take charge of your health and wellbeing as you navigate the complexities of midlife and menopause by empowering you to know where to start to shift your mindset and your habits. Join us to find out what it means to live freely, how to shake off societal expectations, and why joy and playfulness are essential to feeling vibrant and alive at any age. In our conversation today we explore: How midlife can be a time of growth, exploration, and breaking free from limits.Building a mindset that supports you in menopause and midlife.How menopause can bring unexpected gifts of wisdom.Why awareness is the first step to any change.That embracing vulnerability can lead to personal growth.Creating a toolkit of habits can help manage stress.Why your internal wellbeing and self-acceptance are more significant than societal standards of beauty.The key to focusing on what you want to attract into your life.How finding your 'why' can motivate change.The importance of being open to new experiences and bringing more fun into your life. About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get yourFREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence.Visit ourwebsiteFollow onInstagramFollow onLinkedInWatch the episodes onYouTubeFull episode notes available on ourwebsite Please take a moment to subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#121: Why your self-worth matters more than ever in midlife and menopause

Do you believe that you are valuable? It’s a question not many of us ever ask ourselves, but one we absolutely should be, and one we should always be able to answer with: “Absolutely” I’m going deep today with guest DeDee Cai about the critical importance of self-worth and its impact on women's lives. DeDee shares her personal journey of discovering her self-worth, the challenges she faced, and the transformative power of self-care. We discuss the cultural influences on self-worth, the definition of success, and the connection between wealth and self-worth, and what true net-worth really means. As always, our episodes are created to help you build strong health so that you can live a full, vibrant and long life. This episode brings you a topic that I believe is fundamental in achieving this because if we don’t value ourselves, whatever it is we’re trying to change to live this full and joyful life, we’re never going to achieve the happiness we desire. In our conversation we share: What self-worth is and why it is fundamental to building a life you deem successful and happy. The impact that self-worth has on all areas of life, including your relationships. How to reflect on your own self-worth and take proactive steps towards personal empowerment and fulfilment. The intricate relationship between self-worth, personal growth, and financial mindset. Why wealth should be viewed as an internal state rather than external possessions. Why so many women often live apologetically, undermining their self-worth. The role of self-care routines in enhancing your self-worth. Understanding that growth is a continuous journey, not an overnight change. The importance of embracing emotions, recognising self-sabotage, and taking actionable steps towards self-improvement. Practical advice on how to enhance self-worth through physical movement, emotional engagement, and self-care practices. About DeDee: Dedee Cai is founder and a performance coach of FIT TO PROFIT, a company that utilises psychology, cognitive science, holistic wellness to help entrepreneurs get holistically fit to attain peak level of performance in their life and businesses. With over 15 years of experience in running her own businesses in the brick/mortar, health/ wellness industry, DeDee married her love for living an optimal lifestyle, and business to create FTP. She believes that your self-worth is your net worth, and she’s on a mission to empower women to live up to their own potential unapologetically while changing the world. Connect with DeDee: Website Facebook Instagram About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#120: Menopause and pelvic health: What you need to know

Did you know that there are almost 10 million women in the UK with some form of bladder problem and that an estimated 1in 4 women in the UK are regularly incontinent? I’m joined by guest expert Nikki Scott to delve into the critical topic of pelvic floor health, discussing its importance for women of all ages. We discuss how the healthcare system often addresses symptoms rather than root causes, particularly in women's health issues like incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. This is an area of women’s health that is so important to be better educated about so that we can all build strong pelvic floor health to ensure we can live the full, healthy life we want for ourselves. To get your started, we’re exploring daily habits that can support pelvic health, focusing on the mind-body connection, pelvic floor health, and the importance of breath work. It’s time to reduce the stigma surrounding pelvic floor issues, and create much needed awareness. In our conversation we talk about: Empowering women with knowledge and practical strategies to maintain their pelvic health throughout their lives. That women are suffering in silence due to the stigma associated with incontinence and other bladder problems. Future proofing your health versus reacting when something is wrong. How the healthcare system often addresses symptoms rather than root causes, particularly in women's health issues like incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. That education on pelvic health is lacking in society. The impact of menopause on pelvic health and increase in pelvic floor dysfunction. The contrast between traditional Kegel exercises and the more holistic approach of Hypopressives. Poor posture negatively impacting pelvic floor health. How to get started building daily habits to significantly impact your pelvic health. The massage support video reference in the episode: Watch it here About Nikki: Nikki has been a health and fitness coach since 2009., specialising in women’s health and rehab back to exercise using Hypopressives. She had twin boys in her early thirties and this led her on her own post natal recovery journey and ultimately to discover that women’s health services are inadequate and often leave women feeling desperate and alone. Nikki ran her own bootcamp business as well as a successful buggy version for new Mums and in 2013 discovered the power of a holistic approach using Hypopressives. She struggled for over 10 years with “Leaking” and within just 3 months of doing Hypopressives her incontinence was gone. She now runs training and education courses in Hypopressive exercise through the company she Co- founded, UK Hypopressives. Connect with Nikki: Website Facebook Instagram Future proof your foof FREE ebook About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#119: The mindset shift you need to improve your health

Melissa Rose, an applied functional medicine practitioner specialising in autoimmune diseases joins today to share her personal journey of recovering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and how her experiences shaped her approach to health. Melissa dives into the importance of functional medicine, the mind-body connection, and practical tools for improving health, including mindfulness and nutrition. One specific area of functional medicine that we highlight, which we can all tap into is the power of food as medicine. There is so much opportunity in using food to treat and recover from autoimmune disease and ill-health. I know after listening that you’re going to feel encouraged to take control of your health through self-care and self-connection. In our conversation we explore: Taking time for meditation can set a positive tone for the day. Understanding the root causes of health issues is crucial for recovery. Functional medicine looks at the whole person, not just symptoms. How food choices can significantly impact health and wellbeing. That mindfulness and self-awareness are key to recognising your health needs. How women are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases. Empowerment comes from knowing you are worth the effort to be well. Why building a supportive and accepting relationship with your body is essential for health and happiness. That health is a journey that requires ongoing attention and care. About Melissa: Melissa Rose is an Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner specialising in autoimmune disease, complex illness, mystery illness, and rare autoimmune conditions. With thousands of clients served, Melissa has established herself as a high-level practitioner for advanced autoimmune clients at Autoimmune Recovery. She is also the Founder and CEO of Sagebrush Wellness and Autoimmune Recovery.org. Melissa is a published author, educator, and practitioner mentor. As a double Board Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Melissa is a sought-after clinician. She is skilled in a variety of cutting-edge progressive testing. She uses symptoms, test results, and personal/family history to get to the root of the disease process for her clients. As a team, she and the client work synergistically to create a plan addressing imbalance in the body. She provides innovative care, coaching, education and encouragement, throughout their journey. Her goal for each client is sustainable wellness. Connect with Melissa: Website Facebook Instagram Take Melissa's FREE functional health assessment About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#118: Overcoming guilt and making time for exercise

Do you struggle to fit in exercise? Are you telling yourself there’s never enough time to exercise? Not having time to go to the gym or get in a run is a common problem many women have when they think about wanting to improve their fitness. Doing it all and doing stuff for everybody else is much more important than you taking time for yourself to workout. I’m joined by Lucy-Anne Carney who is sharing her personal story of transformation from a demanding corporate career to becoming a bodybuilder, and what it taught her about having a clear goal and prioritising making it happen. Lucy now uses what she learned to help other women balance motherhood and their wellbeing through regular exercise. The conversation explores the societal pressures and responsibilities that hold women back from prioritising their own health and wellbeing, and offers tips on building habits and overcoming guilt. Lucy encourages you to prioritise movement for your future self and your children, and to do so by building healthy habits that are sustainable in the long term. In our conversation today we talk about: Incorporating movement and exercise into our lives, even with demanding careers and family responsibilities. The societal pressures and responsibilities often hold women back from prioritising their own health and wellbeing. How building habits and overcoming guilt are key to making time for exercise. Movement is key to maintaining good health and longevity. Knowing that your habits will teach your children the value of taking care of themselves. Learning how to prioritise and delegate in your family to make time for exercise and self-care. Knowing your why and staying committed to your goals can help you resist temptations and stay on track. Lucy’s 3 tips to make time for exercise through meal prepping, planning family meals, and finding ways to move that you enjoy. About Lucy-Anne: Lucy-Anne is an online fitness and nutrition coach specialising in helping people lose weight and build muscle without sacrificing balance in their lives. After a career as a major incident manager for a high street bank, she transitioned into fitness following a personal journey of competing as a bodybuilder, all while managing arthritis and balancing a demanding corporate role. Her experience of thriving despite challenges inspired her to study nutrition and personal training. Now, as a mum and coach, she is dedicated to supporting others in achieving their fitness goals with practical, sustainable approaches and without feeling that they’re sacrificing other areas of their lives. Connect with Lucy-Anne: Instagram Get Lucy's 5 Day Free Training Programme About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#117: Creating confidence in the kitchen for all your family

Kristy Bara-Novskis joins the podcast today to explore how to have a positive relationship with food and highlights the importance of modelling good eating habits and confidence in the kitchen to your children. She’s sharing her story of overcoming her fear of food and cooking to build strong health, and achieving what she describes as ‘a friendly relationship with food’. We discuss the complexities of food and diet culture, emphasising the importance of realising that your relationship with food is often deep-rooted, and that focusing on achieving a certain weight, size or shape for health and happiness, is actually often leading to the opposite outcome. We explore Kristy's journey from emotional eating to clean eating, sharing practical tips for meal planning and cooking confidence. Our conversation highlights the significance of role modelling healthy habits for children and the need for mindfulness in eating. Kristy provides lots of actionable advice for families to engage with food positively, to build a joyful and healthy approach to eating. In our chat today we explore: Why so many women associate good health with weight and food restrictions. How a positive relationship with food leads to better health outcomes. Meal planning tips and how it can provide a sense of control over eating habits. Emotional eating often stems from childhood experiences. Mindfulness is key in recognising emotional triggers for eating. How diet culture can create a cycle of failure and restriction. Building cooking confidence can improve food relationships, and open up opportunities for your family to come together at meal times. Involving children in cooking fosters healthy habits for them as they grow up. Kristy’s approach to clean eating that focuses on whole foods and simplicity. 3 simple steps to being to confident in the kitchen and making food joyful and enjoyable for all your family. About Kristy: Kristy Bara-Novskis is a Kitchen Confidence Coach, helping women make confident food choices. Kristy once felt broken because she couldn't stick with a programme, but everything changed when she learned food is a friend, not something to fear. She transformed from feeling broken to confident, and now helps others do the same Connect with Kristy: Website Instagram Access Kristy's FREE guide with 3 quick, easy recipes you can use to get in front of your food for the week. About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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#116: Make 2025 the year for success not resolutions

As we wrap-up 2024 I want to to help you to know why your health matters to prioritise building better habits around in 2025, and to make sure you’re set up to successful achieve these changes. I’m diving into how to focus on setting health and personal goals for 2025, and why it’s all about goals as opposed to making resolutions. But there’s one unlock you might be missing that you need to know about to ensure you achieve your 2025 goals! The episode includes a visioning exercise to help you connect with your desires so you can master the first two in my seven actionable steps to successfully achieve your goals. In this episode I’m sharing: Why it’s important to reflect on 2024 and how my year was a year of mixed experiences, including personal milestones. Why setting health as a priority is crucial for a fulfilling life, and matters to women more than ever before. The reasons that resolutions often fail. Guiding you to create goals that are specific, actionable, and connected to personal values. A powerful visioning exercises that will help you to clarify what you want to achieve and anchor yourself to for momentum and motivation. The key is in building habits for long-term success in health. That the journey towards your goals is as important as the end result. Supporting tools mentioned in the episode: Podcast episode #65 with Wilma Edwards - Coaching for your 2024 health and happiness vision Podcast episode #15 - To resolution or not to resolution Podcast episode #1 - It’s all about the now Blog: This is why the gym car park is so empty - and it isn’t even the end of January! Blog: Resolutions - Help or hindrance? Free Resources: 10 ways to feel good again: Your perimenopause Revival Guide Win Your Worth 5-day challenge to help you get clear about what you want to feel like, what you’d like to change, and build the self-belief that you are worthy of making it happen. Lots of reflection, inspiration, guidance for working out what goals to set and move forward with in 2025. About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!

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Women's Health Unwrapped

#123: How I finally stopped dieting and transformed my relationship with food

#122: Embracing the messiness of midlife with all your nakedness

#121: Why your self-worth matters more than ever in midlife and menopause

#120: Menopause and pelvic health: What you need to know

#119: The mindset shift you need to improve your health

#118: Overcoming guilt and making time for exercise

#117: Creating confidence in the kitchen for all your family

#116: Make 2025 the year for success not resolutions

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#123: How I finally stopped dieting and transformed my relationship with food

#122: Embracing the messiness of midlife with all your nakedness

#121: Why your self-worth matters more than ever in midlife and menopause

#120: Menopause and pelvic health: What you need to know

#119: The mindset shift you need to improve your health

#118: Overcoming guilt and making time for exercise

#117: Creating confidence in the kitchen for all your family

#116: Make 2025 the year for success not resolutions

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